How much does a Server make in Los Angeles, CA?
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$41,437
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Server is $41,437 per year in the Los Angeles, CA area, with an average salary of $35,720 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,717 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Server in Los Angeles, CA
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Server | $41,437 /yr |
| Senior Server | $57,352 /yr |
| Lead Server | $45,785 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Server in Los Angeles, CA
Some related job titles are Server/Bartender Salaries with median pay of $43,537, Food Server Salaries with median pay of $40,559, Server/Waiter Salaries with median pay of $42,893, Banquet Server Salaries with median pay of $39,368.
Top Paying Companies
For a Server in Los Angeles, CA
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Server in Los Angeles, CA. Employers include Gyu-Kaku, Darden and Chateau Staffing.
Top Paying Companies
For Server in Los Angeles, CA
| 1 | Gyu-Kaku | $53,549 | |
| 2 | Darden | $51,869 | |
| 3 | Chateau Staffing | $49,891 | |
| 4 | The Party Staff | $49,268 | |
| 5 | Hillstone Restaurant Group | $49,126 | |
| 6 | Plateia | $48,864 | |
| 7 | The Cheesecake Factory | $48,303 | |
| 8 | Ruth's Chris Steak House | $48,180 | |
| 9 | Patina Restaurant Group | $48,058 | |
| 10 | Yard House | $47,994 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Server in Los Angeles, CA
The top 3 paying industries for a Server in Los Angeles, CA are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $49,579, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $47,157 and Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $44,527.
Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Server are Chateau Staffing and The Party Staff.
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What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
How does the Server salary in Los Angeles, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?
The average salary for a Server in US is $31,633 per year based on 9,131 salary contributions, which is 18.31% less than the salary for a Server in Los Angeles, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Server gets the highest compensation are Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., Waldorf Astoria and Dimension Development Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 16.12% less than smaller companies for a Server.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Server pay FAQ in Los Angeles, CA
The average salary for a Server is $35,720 per year in Los Angeles, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 62144 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Server employees in Los Angeles, CA.
The highest salary for a Server in Los Angeles, CA is $54,918 per year.
The lowest salary for a Server in Los Angeles, CA is $23,233 per year.
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